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1. Brake pads: What to look for

   It's important to understand the choices consumers face when taking their vehicles to a brake shop. Read More

2. Help keep your vehicle's tires safe

   Onboard tire-pressure monitors and clearer tire-labeling requirements for new vehicles are among the provisions of the Transportation Recall Enhancement Accountability and Documentation (TREAD) Act passed after Firestone's 2000 tire recall. Read More

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1. Suggestions for Buying a Used CarKragen Auto Parts

   Resist the urge to follow your heart with your wallet until you know the car inside and out. As time goes by you'll be glad you did your homework. Read More

2. Choosing the Right HitchPep Boys

   With the right equipment, towing a properly loaded trailer is a breeze...The following chart will help you choose the hitch you need. Read More

3. Selecting the Right TiresThe Tire Rack

   Selecting the right tires for your vehicle is an important decision. Your safety, as well as driving enjoyment over the next years and thousands of miles will be determined by this decision. The information provided here and the advice/recommendation... Read More

4. Quality Booster CablesKragen Auto Parts

   A precautionary message in your car owner's manual or on top of your battery tells how to connect jumper cables safely to prevent sparks and a possible explosion. An additional statement might warn about the dangers of using substandard quality... Read More

5. Repair & Maintenance GuidePep Boys

   The first step to taking good care of your car and making sure it operates for as long as possible, is knowing what you need to do to maintain it and why. Although every make and model car has its own specific requirements, there are certain things... Read More

Articles from the web

1. Tires Buying GuideWalmart.com

   Need help finding the right tires for your vehicle? Our buying guide can help you determine when to purchase new tires and what size and type of tires to buy. Read More

2. Cat-Back Exhaust Buying GuideTruckWorld

   Most enthusiasts like the sound of a healthy exhaust system, but did you also know that a free-flowing exhaust can also give your vehicle additional horsepower and torque? But not all Exhaust Systems are built the same. Differences in materials,... Read More

3. How to choose an aftermarket wheelTeam Miata

   Today's automobile industry offers a myriad of accessories that enhance the appearance and performance of a vehicle. This is particularly evident in the SUV/truck and high performance car segments. Some industry analysts claim that the average spent... Read More

4. How to Choose the Best Rims for Your Car?Racerchicks.com

   Wheels are probably the single most visible styling statement of a vehicle next to it's overall shape and colour -- it has often been said that wheels make the car. At the very least the wheels of the vehicle are very visible and are the perhaps the... Read More

5. How to Buy Vehicle RacksDick's Sporting Goods

   Vehicle racks are a great way to take your outdoor equipment with you and as vehicle models and types of gear become more varied, so do the types of racks. Read More